You may or may not have noticed some difficulties accessing different parts of the site this morning. We are in the process of upgrading things for our secure server and part of that means splitting things up a bit (between the secure and non-secure parts of the site). Unfortunately, it takes a while for the changes in file and directory location (the 'path') to trickle down to through all the ISPs (Internet Service Providers) out there. If you try going in later, you should be able to access everything.

Women's Tour of Mallorca

We finally have a little bit of news about this race! Here is the final G.C. (top 5).

The first Manitoba Sunlight Cup Mountain Bike Race was held today at the Grand Beach Cross Country Course. Lindsay Gauld and Olympia Cycle and Ski created a challenging and fun 9.7 km loop through the Jack Pine Forest adjacent to the World's best fresh water beach. Eighty Six racers competed in categories ranging from Elite through to ten year old beginners on a 2km loop. The results for top five finishers are as follows:

The 24 Hours of Adrenalin is reaching a new level in 1999. The first World Solo Championship race ever, will be held at the Canmore Nordic Centre in Canmore, Alberta. One hour west of Calgary, Alberta on July 18-19, history will be made as top endurance racers from around the world, line up for the famous LeMans style start.

Thousands of spectators will gather to watch them fiercely compete from noon Saturday until noon Sunday for the coveted 24 Hours of Adrenalin World Solo Championship title. The athletes will not only battle one another, but the elements of night riding, fatigue, and proper nutrition to keep them going the distance. The rider with the most laps completed in the 24 hour time frame will become the king of 24 hour racing.

The World Solo Championship race will be covered on Outdoor Life Network and webcast via the internet at www.trilife.com. Enthusiast around the globe will be able to hook up and check out all the action.

Trail Access Open House

Options for Public Parking and Recreational Access at the North End of Mountain Highway (to the Lower Mt. Fromme Recreational Trails) i.e. THE YELLOW GATE AT THE TOP OF MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY

The District of North Vancouver is holding an Open House to review the options for public parking and recreational access at the North End of Mountain Highway (by the Yellow Gate at the top of Mountain Highway to be implemented this summer.

Why should you attend: Review the options and make comments on the option to be recommended to Council. Changes will happen this summer. One of the options is to make all street parking residential parking only. Whatever is decided by Council WILL affect you directly or indirectly. Now is the time to let your voice be heard.

For more information, call or e-mail Susan Rogers at 990-3809 or Susan_Rogers@dnv.org or Emma Dal Santo at 990-2414 or dalsanto@dnv.org